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MSC Easy Drinks Package: What’s Included (2026)

By Cruise Advisor Editorial Team · Updated 2026-10-04 · 11 min read

MSC bar with beverages and menu representing the Easy drinks package

A UK-focused, 2026 guide to what’s included in the MSC Easy drinks package. Learn the confirmed drink categories, where it’s accepted, what’s excluded, and how to verify exactly what you can order on your specific sailing—before you buy or upgrade.

What is included in MSC Easy drinks package? If you’re a UK traveller comparing MSC Cruises’ drink options for 2026, the Easy package can appear—well—easy. But MSC’s official UK terms make clear that inclusions, brands and even where your package works can change by ship, destination and season. This article explains what the Easy package generally covers according to the current UK sources, where you must double-check your own booking and menus, and how to decide whether Easy is enough for your holiday or whether to sail without a package or consider an upgrade. Throughout, we’ll flag what MSC confirms as objective facts in 2026 UK materials, what is editorial advice, and what depends on your preferences.

What MSC confirms about Easy in the UK for 2026

Objective facts from MSC’s 2026 UK pages and terms:
- Package availability and products can vary by destination and season. MSC may substitute beverages based on availability and itinerary, and inclusions can differ by ship.
- The Easy package section identifies coffee, tea and hot drinks, plus soft drinks and juices. Do not assume alcoholic brands or serves without checking your sailing’s selector and menu.
- As of the current UK page, Easy is described as available to purchase onboard only and is shown as unavailable for cruises to the Caribbean, North America and Alaska. Always verify this against your own booking journey, as MSC can update purchase channels or regional availability.
- Packages are per cruise and, once activated onboard, cannot be terminated or refunded. Pricing (where shown) applies to cruise days except disembarkation day.
- Gratuities are included within MSC drink packages.
- Easy is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC private islands.
- Exclusions include minibar, room service, retail items, tobacco, souvenir glasses, the ice‑cream menu and promotional offers.
- All guests in the same cabin must have the same package; minors must have the relevant Minors Package (not required for children under three).
- Responsible service applies, including a 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour limit on eligible packages. After that, drinks are charged at the full menu price. Alcohol may be unavailable in Saudi ports by law and/or service policy.
These points come directly from MSC’s official UK package page and terms, current to 2026; you should still confirm them in your booking and pre-cruise documentation as MSC may adjust details.

So, what can you actually order on Easy?

Editorial summary based on MSC’s UK descriptions: You should expect non-alcoholic staples—coffee, tea and other hot drinks, plus soft drinks and juices—to be within scope of Easy. Beyond that, the exact alcoholic selection (if any is featured for your sailing) must be checked in the live, sailing-specific package selector in My MSC or your booking portal, and again on the onboard bar menus. MSC’s terms explicitly allow substitutions and seasonal variation, which is why you should not rely on an older chart or a third-party list. Where MSC shows particular categories or named serves for your itinerary, treat those as the authoritative inclusions for your cruise and keep screenshots or notes from the selector for reference.

Where Easy works (and where it doesn’t)

Objective facts from MSC’s UK terms and package page: the Easy package is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC private islands. It also isn’t valid for room service or minibar purchases. Practically, that means you’ll want to plan to order from standard bars and lounges where the package is accepted. If your cruise features a speciality dining venue with its own bar, assume the package may not apply there unless confirmed otherwise in your sailing documentation. Similarly, if your itinerary includes a day at an MSC private island, plan to pay menu prices there if you want drinks, as Easy and the Non-Alcoholic packages are currently not accepted on private islands.

Selected thematic bars: package not accepted (confirm the list onboard as it can vary by ship and season)
Speciality restaurants: package not accepted
MSC private islands: Easy and Non-Alcoholic packages not accepted
Minibar and room service: excluded
Retail items, tobacco, souvenir glasses and promotional offers: excluded
Ice‑cream menu: excluded
Alcohol in Saudi ports: may be unavailable by law/service policy
After 15 alcoholic drinks in 24 hours (where applicable): further alcoholic drinks charged at full menu price

Availability for UK travellers in 2026

According to MSC’s 2026 UK package page, Easy is currently shown as available to purchase onboard only and is unavailable for cruises to the Caribbean, North America and Alaska. Prepaid packages are generally described as available fleetwide except for ships sailing in South Africa, but Easy’s purchase channel and regional availability differ and can change. Editorial advice: confirm your specific cruise in My MSC—if the selector does not offer Easy in your region or it only appears once onboard, plan accordingly. If you are sailing a region where Easy is unavailable, evaluate other packages shown for your voyage or the pay‑as‑you‑go route.

Packages are applied per cruise and, once activated onboard, cannot be terminated or refunded under MSC’s terms. Most packages exclude the disembarkation day for price coverage. Gratuities are included within package pricing, so there’s no extra service charge per drink when you use your package.

Is there a price ceiling on Easy?

MSC’s UK terms explicitly list a price ceiling threshold (€14 in certain regions or $16 in others) for Premium Extra, not for Easy. Do not assume that figure—or any specific threshold—applies to Easy unless the sailing-specific terms for your booking say so. Editorially, treat Easy as a category-based package rather than a price-cap package and verify actual included serves on your ship’s menu.

Responsible service still applies. MSC’s current UK page notes a 15 alcoholic drinks per 24‑hour limit for eligible packages, after which additional alcoholic beverages are charged at the full menu price. Where legal or service restrictions apply—such as Saudi ports—alcohol may not be served regardless of package.

What to check before you buy or rely on Easy

Use this as a verification checklist for 2026 bookings. Objective items come directly from MSC’s terms; the rest is practical process guidance so you can confirm specifics for your own cruise.

In My MSC or your booking portal, open the drinks package selector for your exact sailing date and ship to see which packages are offered and how they’re described.
Confirm whether the Easy package is shown for your itinerary and whether it must be purchased onboard only.
Check the included categories for Easy on the selector and take screenshots. Do not rely on older charts.
Note all exclusions and venue restrictions, especially thematic bars, speciality restaurants and private islands.
Check your cabin composition: everyone of drinking age must have the same package; minors must have the designated Minors Package (not required under age three), per MSC’s terms.
Look for responsible-service notes: the 15‑alcoholic‑drinks‑per‑24‑hour rule may apply; verify if it appears in your pre‑cruise materials.
After embarkation, review the onboard bar menus. Ask staff to point out what’s covered by Easy on your sailing if anything looks different from your screenshots.

Decision guide: Is Easy right for you?

Editorial assessment: The Easy package can be worthwhile if your typical day includes a mix of hot drinks and soft drinks across venues where the package is accepted, and if your sailing’s Easy inclusions (as shown in the selector and onboard menus) match your tastes. If you frequently plan speciality dining, themed bar hopping, or private island days, Easy’s venue limitations reduce its utility. If your sailing doesn’t offer Easy in advance or at all, weigh either a different package or paying as you go.

<table><thead><tr><th>Traveller type or priority</th><th>MSC Easy</th><th>Upgrade to Premium Extra</th><th>No package (pay as you go)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Value from hot drinks & soft drinks throughout the day</td><td>Often good match; verify categories on your sailing</td><td>Likely more than you need if you rarely order premium items</td><td>Can work if you drink very little; monitor spend</td></tr><tr><td>Prefers simple, selected alcoholic options (if shown as included)</td><td>Verify onboard selector/menus first; availability varies</td><td>Upgrade only if you want a broader or higher-priced list</td><td>Buy individually to keep flexibility if unsure</td></tr><tr><td>Plans lots of speciality dining or themed-bar visits</td><td>Limited utility due to venue exclusions</td><td>Also venue-dependent; check acceptance per venue</td><td>Paying per drink may be simpler</td></tr><tr><td>Private island days are key to the trip</td><td>Not accepted on MSC private islands</td><td>Not accepted on MSC private islands (verify)</td><td>Expect to pay island menu prices regardless</td></tr><tr><td>Wants a price ceiling per drink</td><td>No Easy threshold is stated in UK terms</td><td>Premium Extra shows €14/$16 ceiling (region-dependent)</td><td>No ceiling; full menu pricing applies</td></tr><tr><td>Cabin has minors</td><td>All guests must have a package; minors need Minors Package</td><td>Same rule applies</td><td>No package requirement if no one opts in</td></tr><tr><td>Concerned about responsible-service limits</td><td>15 alcoholic drinks/24h rule may apply; verify</td><td>Same rule; verify</td><td>N/A—no package, but standard responsible service still applies</td></tr></tbody></table>

Easy vs paying as you go: how to weigh it without guessing prices

Editorial advice: Because MSC’s UK pages do not list a universal Easy threshold and because inclusions vary, avoid back‑solving with assumed drink prices. Instead, estimate your typical daily consumption by category (e.g., two coffees, two soft drinks, and an evening drink if shown as included for your sailing) and compare that mix to what the onboard menus flag as covered. If most of your daily choices sit inside Easy’s scope and you tend to order in venues where it’s accepted, Easy can be a straightforward way to control spend. If you primarily drink water and the occasional coffee, paying per drink often wins.

When Easy is likely to add value (editorial scenarios)

Your sailing’s selector clearly shows the non‑alcoholic categories you use most and you’re not fussed about speciality dining bars.
You want to avoid mental arithmetic every time you order a soft drink or coffee.
You mostly use standard lounges and pool bars where packages are typically accepted.
Your itinerary is sea‑day heavy, so you actually have time onboard to make use of a package.

When Easy may be the wrong fit (editorial scenarios)

You plan to spend most evenings in speciality restaurants or themed venues, where Easy is not accepted.
Your itinerary features a marquee private island day, and you expected to use the package there (it won’t apply for Easy or the Non‑Alcoholic packages).
You are sailing a region where the Easy package is shown as unavailable in the selector (e.g., Caribbean/North America/Alaska per current UK page).
You prefer specific premium brands or cocktails that are only listed under higher-tier packages on your sailing.

Money-saving tactics if you go with Easy

Check acceptance by venue on day one. Ask bar staff which menus align with Easy so you don’t waste time in excluded bars.
Use included non‑alcoholic options tactically. Hot drinks and soft drinks add up quickly; Easy can pay for itself on those if you order them regularly.
On port‑intensive itineraries, moderate expectations. If you’re ashore most of the day, you may not extract full value from any package.
Keep a mental note of the 15‑alcoholic‑drinks‑per‑24‑hour rule (where applicable). After the limit, charges revert to the full menu price.
On private island days, bring a refillable water bottle where permitted and consider shipboard hydration before disembarking, as Easy will not work island‑side.
If you’re eyes‑open to venue restrictions, plan pre‑ or post‑dinner drinks in a lounge that accepts packages instead of at the speciality venue.

Cabin rules and minors: avoid last‑minute surprises

MSC’s UK terms state that all guests in the same cabin must have the same package. Minors must have the designated Minors Package (children under three are exempt from the obligation). This rule applies even if one adult in the cabin says they rarely drink; budget accordingly. Editorially, if your group includes occasional drinkers and non‑drinkers, compare the pay‑as‑you‑go option or look at the overall value of an included‑with‑fare promotion if your booking offers one (always check the official terms for your sailing).

Regional rules: Saudi ports and destination variability

Alcohol may be legally or service‑wise unavailable in Saudi ports. That’s true regardless of your package. Inclusions can also vary by destination and season, and MSC may substitute beverages. Editorially, if your itinerary crosses multiple regions in one voyage, expect some menu variation and confirm with staff which items fall under Easy on any given day.

Speciality dining and thematic bars: what to expect

Per MSC’s UK terms, Easy is not applicable in speciality restaurants or selected thematic bars. Editorially, think of Easy as designed for mainstream bars, lounges and restaurants rather than concept venues. If a venue presents a dedicated cocktail lab, dessert bar or curated tasting menu, assume exclusions unless your sailing documents state otherwise. If you love those venues, paying per drink there and using Easy in standard lounges could be a workable hybrid—just verify acceptance first.

Private islands: plan to pay menu prices

MSC’s UK page states that Easy and Non‑Alcoholic packages are not accepted on MSC private islands. Editorially, factor this into your excursion budget. If your cruise includes a private island day, you could still get value from Easy on the ship before departure and after you return, but don’t expect to tap it while you’re on the island.

How to read the onboard menu with Easy in mind

When you board, menus are your ground truth. Ask staff to mark or point out which items correspond to Easy on your sailing. Some ships may show icons or footnotes; others may rely on staff guidance. If an item you expected to be included isn’t available, it may be due to itinerary‑based substitution or venue policy. Keep your pre‑cruise screenshots handy and speak to Guest Services if needed.

What if Easy isn’t available on your sailing?

MSC’s UK page currently shows Easy as unavailable for cruises to the Caribbean, North America and Alaska, and indicates Easy is onboard‑only to purchase. If your sailing falls into a region where Easy isn’t offered, compare what is shown in your selector—another package may be available—or consider going without a package and paying per drink. For a broader framework on whether any package is worth it for you, see our overview: MSC cruise drink package cost.

The Premium Extra ceiling is not an Easy rule

MSC’s UK terms list a €14/$16 price threshold for Premium Extra in specified regions. This is not stated for Easy. Editorially, if your decision hinges on ordering drinks up to a certain value, verify the Easy package description for your sailing; otherwise, consider a tier that explicitly lists a threshold if that’s important to you.

World Cruise note: separate dine & drinks arrangements

MSC’s UK page notes that the World Cruise Dine & Drinks package is a separate product. If you’re on a World Cruise or a segment, do not assume Easy’s inclusions, rules or availability map across. Check the World Cruise documentation and confirm precisely what dine and drinks coverage you have for 2026.

Sea days vs port days: using Easy strategically

Editorial guidance: The more time you spend onboard, the more chances you have to use a package. If your itinerary is port‑heavy with long shore days, many travellers find they naturally order fewer drinks on the ship, which can tilt the maths towards paying as you go. If you have multiple sea days, or prefer afternoons by the pool and evenings in lounges, Easy may track well—especially if hot drinks and soft drinks are a daily habit for you.

Check before you upgrade mid‑cruise

If you board without a package and decide you want one, or you have Easy and want to upgrade, speak to Guest Services about what’s available for your specific sailing. Terms state that once a package is activated it cannot be terminated or refunded. Editorially, ask to see the current inclusions and any upgrade rules before you commit so you’re not surprised by venue exclusions or regional differences.

Practical ordering tips onboard

Start in a standard lounge or pool bar to confirm what Easy covers on your ship.
If a bartender says a drink is excluded, ask for alternatives that are included within Easy’s categories on your sailing.
For speciality dinner nights, plan pre‑ or post‑meal drinks in a package‑accepted venue.
Keep hydrated with water available around the ship; reserve package usage for hot drinks, soft drinks and any included alcoholic options your sailing lists.
If travelling with family, align everyone’s expectations early so the cabin‑wide package rule doesn’t lead to under‑use by one guest.

How Easy fits in a broader cruise‑spend plan (UK view)

Editorial perspective: UK cruisers often compare MSC with lines like P&O Cruises, Cunard and Marella that bundle drinks differently or not at all. Instead of assuming equivalence, evaluate Easy on its own UK‑stated merits for 2026: category coverage, venue restrictions, regional availability and responsible‑service limits. Then weigh that alongside shore‑day spending, speciality dining intentions and your personal daily beverage habits.

Bottom line for 2026: what Easy includes and how to be sure

Confirmed categories from MSC’s UK Easy section: coffee, tea and hot drinks plus soft drinks and juices.
Alcoholic options must be verified per sailing via the package selector and onboard menus; do not rely on third‑party lists.
Easy is not accepted in selected thematic bars, speciality restaurants or on MSC private islands; it excludes minibar, room service, retail items, tobacco, souvenir glasses, ice‑cream menu and promotions.
Easy shows as onboard‑only purchase and unavailable for Caribbean, North America and Alaska cruises in the current UK page—verify for your sailing.
There is no Easy price ceiling stated in UK terms; an estimated €14/$16 threshold appears only under Premium Extra.
Responsible-service and regional rules apply: 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hours, and alcohol may be unavailable in Saudi ports.

Sources and verification (2026)

Always verify the following official MSC UK resources for your exact sailing before booking or relying on a package:
- MSC Cruises UK — Cruise Drinks Packages (Easy and Premium): https://www.msccruises.co.uk/onboard/dining/drinks-packages
- MSC Cruises UK — Onboard Services Terms & Conditions (PDF): https://www.msccruises.co.uk/content/dam/msc-cruises/b2c-assets/b2c-countries/gb/commercial/EN-MSC-Cruises-Onboard-Services-Terms-Conditions.pdf
- MSC Cruises UK — Booking Terms and Conditions: https://www.msccruises.co.uk/terms-conditions
- MSC Cruises UK — Drinks comparison table (PDF): https://www.msccruises.co.uk/content/dam/msc-cruises/b2c-assets/on-board/dining/drinks-packages/DRINKS-COMPARISON-TABLE.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MSC Easy drinks package include alcohol in 2026?

It can, but the MSC UK page makes clear that products vary by destination and season and must be confirmed per sailing. The Easy section identifies coffee, tea and hot drinks plus soft drinks and juices; any alcoholic options shown for Easy must be verified in your sailing’s package selector and onboard menus. Do not assume based on an older chart or third‑party list.

Is there a price limit per drink on the MSC Easy package?

MSC’s UK terms list a €14/$16 ceiling for Premium Extra only. They do not state a price threshold for Easy. Treat Easy as a category‑based package and verify what serves the onboard menus mark as included for your cruise.

Can I use the Easy package on MSC’s private islands?

No. MSC’s UK page states that Easy and the Non‑Alcoholic packages are not accepted on MSC private islands. Plan to pay island menu prices if you want drinks ashore.

Where is the Easy package not accepted onboard?

According to MSC’s UK terms, Easy is not applicable in selected thematic bars or speciality restaurants. It also does not apply to minibar or room service. Check which venues your ship designates as thematic, as this can vary.

Is the Easy package available on all MSC cruises for UK guests?

The 2026 UK page shows Easy as onboard‑only to purchase and unavailable for cruises to the Caribbean, North America and Alaska. Availability can change; confirm in your My MSC package selector for your exact sailing.

Do all guests in a cabin need to buy the same package?

Yes. MSC’s terms require all guests in a cabin to take the same package. Minors must take the relevant Minors Package (not required under age three). If this doesn’t suit your group, consider paying per drink instead of taking a package.

What happens if I reach the 15‑alcoholic‑drinks limit?

MSC’s UK page notes a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hours for eligible packages. After that, further alcoholic drinks are charged at the full menu price. Responsible service applies at all times.

Is alcohol available with Easy in Saudi ports?

Alcohol may be unavailable in Saudi ports due to legal or service restrictions. This applies regardless of the package you hold.

Can I cancel the Easy package once it’s activated?

No. MSC’s terms say that once a package is activated onboard, it cannot be terminated or refunded. If you are unsure, review menus and ask staff about inclusions on day one before deciding to upgrade or add a package.